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All the recent speculation regarding an Achilles tear has caused me to remember my own relationship to the diagnosis. Two of my sons have had that problem in their forties caused by Pius alumni games, and I did witness the end of a pro football career after one (No, it wasn't Aaron Rogers). In the summer of 1967, the Chiefs played an exhibition game against the L.A. Rams. They were still smarting from their loss in Super Bowl I and had annihilated the Bears in their first exhibition. The Rams were led by their "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of Merlin Olson, Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Rosey Grier. It was a highly anticipated game and the bar around the corner at 39th and Rainbow called Jimmie's Jigger was even having a "Ram Roast" to celebrate. Just before halftime, Grier tore his Achilles, and never played another game. (The Chiefs won, by the way). Rosey didn't miss a beat and became a successful celebrity later. He was the person who disarmed Sirhan Sirhan after RFK's assassination. He then starred in many tv shows and movies as an actor. His highlight film was "The Thing with Two Heads", a 1972 stinker featured on Svengoolie last year. The other head was Ray Milland, if anyone is still interested. Stay warm, everyone.

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1 hour ago, jimmykc said:

All the recent speculation regarding an Achilles tear has caused me to remember my own relationship to the diagnosis. Two of my sons have had that problem in their forties caused by Pius alumni games, and I did witness the end of a pro football career after one (No, it wasn't Aaron Rogers). In the summer of 1967, the Chiefs played an exhibition game against the L.A. Rams. They were still smarting from their loss in Super Bowl I and had annihilated the Bears in their first exhibition. The Rams were led by their "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of Merlin Olson, Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Rosey Grier. It was a highly anticipated game and the bar around the corner at 39th and Rainbow called Jimmie's Jigger was even having a "Ram Roast" to celebrate. Just before halftime, Grier tore his Achilles, and never played another game. (The Chiefs won, by the way). Rosey didn't miss a beat and became a successful celebrity later. He was the person who disarmed Sirhan Sirhan after RFK's assassination. He then starred in many tv shows and movies as an actor. His highlight film was "The Thing with Two Heads", a 1972 stinker featured on Svengoolie last year. The other head was Ray Milland, if anyone is still interested. Stay warm, everyone.

Correct me if I am wrong Jimmy; but I always thought that tearing an Achilles had a very distinct sound to it.  The recipient of the tear seemed to know it happened.  Is that fact or fiction?

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12 hours ago, jimmykc said:

All the recent speculation regarding an Achilles tear has caused me to remember my own relationship to the diagnosis. Two of my sons have had that problem in their forties caused by Pius alumni games, and I did witness the end of a pro football career after one (No, it wasn't Aaron Rogers). In the summer of 1967, the Chiefs played an exhibition game against the L.A. Rams. They were still smarting from their loss in Super Bowl I and had annihilated the Bears in their first exhibition. The Rams were led by their "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of Merlin Olson, Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Rosey Grier. It was a highly anticipated game and the bar around the corner at 39th and Rainbow called Jimmie's Jigger was even having a "Ram Roast" to celebrate. Just before halftime, Grier tore his Achilles, and never played another game. (The Chiefs won, by the way). Rosey didn't miss a beat and became a successful celebrity later. He was the person who disarmed Sirhan Sirhan after RFK's assassination. He then starred in many tv shows and movies as an actor. His highlight film was "The Thing with Two Heads", a 1972 stinker featured on Svengoolie last year. The other head was Ray Milland, if anyone is still interested. Stay warm, everyone.

Crap, I wish we could drop hoops for this thread and talk all about Rosie and RFK’s assassination.  That gets into crazy stuff quick.  Can you imagine being involved in that situation??   You’re inspiring me to do some research to see if there’s info about his account of that fateful night.  

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15 hours ago, jimmykc said:

All the recent speculation regarding an Achilles tear has caused me to remember my own relationship to the diagnosis. Two of my sons have had that problem in their forties caused by Pius alumni games, and I did witness the end of a pro football career after one (No, it wasn't Aaron Rogers). In the summer of 1967, the Chiefs played an exhibition game against the L.A. Rams. They were still smarting from their loss in Super Bowl I and had annihilated the Bears in their first exhibition. The Rams were led by their "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line of Merlin Olson, Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Rosey Grier. It was a highly anticipated game and the bar around the corner at 39th and Rainbow called Jimmie's Jigger was even having a "Ram Roast" to celebrate. Just before halftime, Grier tore his Achilles, and never played another game. (The Chiefs won, by the way). Rosey didn't miss a beat and became a successful celebrity later. He was the person who disarmed Sirhan Sirhan after RFK's assassination. He then starred in many tv shows and movies as an actor. His highlight film was "The Thing with Two Heads", a 1972 stinker featured on Svengoolie last year. The other head was Ray Milland, if anyone is still interested. Stay warm, everyone.

Remember, Rosie Grier says it’s OK to Cry 😢 

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10 hours ago, AuroranHusker said:

 

Probably not as brutal as losing in the Class B Championship Game to Aurora in '87. 😉

 

That was a really good team, led by Kirk Penner (who went on to play for Weslyan, IIRC) and Tom Haase.  

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